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Which one of the following statements is false in respect of viability of mammalian sperm?
BiologyHuman ReproductionNEETNEET 2012 (Screening)
Options:
  • A Sperm is viable for only up to $24 \mathrm{~h}$
  • B Survival of sperm depends on the $\mathrm{pH}$ of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium
  • C Viability of sperm is determined by its motility
  • D Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sperm is viable for only up to $24 \mathrm{~h}$
Sperms are viable for $24 \mathrm{~h}$ to $48 \mathrm{~h}$, whereas the human ovum is viable only for $24 \mathrm{~h}$.

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